Books on ViolenceList of nonfiction books that may be used to help middle and high school students learn about and avoid violence in our school communities. They are available in many school and/or public branch libraries.

Kids Off The BlockOur mission is to give at-risk low income youth positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, violence, truancy, and the juvenile justice system. We accomplish this through Tutoring/Mentoring, Music, Drama, Sports, and Local/Out-of-Town Trips

Build ChicagoBUILD's mission is to help redirect the behavior of gang- affiliated youth and potential recruits to gangs in order to improve their chances of leading fulfilling lives and to increase the stability and safety of the communities in which they reside.

The Black Star ProjectOur mission is to provide educational services that help pre-school through college students succeed academically and become knowledgeable and productive citizens with the support of their parents, families, schools and communities.

Family FocusThe mission of Family Focus -- one of the nation's flagship family support programs since 1976 -- is to promote the well-being of children from birth by supporting and strengthening their families in and with their communities. For information on the centers, visit family-focus.org.

Love is Not Enough to Keep Your Family Strong Love Is Not Enough is an Initiative of Strengthening Families Illinois, a collaboration between the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and over 40 partner agencies and organizations. Click here for Parent Café information

Illinois Center for Violence PreventionAs the only statewide nonprofit in the nation working to prevent violence across the lifespan, ICVP turning this promise into a reality by identifying, promoting and evaluating the best ways to prevent violence.